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Engineering Management MSc

About this course

This degree is designed for students with a background in engineering who wish to advance their career in the management of engineering-based industry.

This programme also emphasises entrepreneurship and enterprise, developing and enhancing the management and strategic skills that will be necessary in running your own business. A wide range of modules such as management, business, finance and computing will give you an opportunity to integrate and apply engineering within a practical business context.

Whilst developing your appreciation of management, you will also deepen your existing core engineering skills in areas such as computer aided design, solid modelling and prototyping and engineering data analysis. To achieve the full MSc qualification, you will also complete an MSc Project, which will give you the opportunity to carry out research in an area of particular interest to you and your career aspirations.

Modules are typically taught by both lectures and supporting seminars. The seminars may be guided workshops in laboratories or staffled tutorials, as appropriate for the module. All students have access to a virtual learning environment where additional learning resources are available, including the opportunity to participate in online discussion groups. Each module on the course is separately assessed. Students are expected to evaluate theoretical or practical frameworks for the analysis and critical evaluation of a variety of issues, informed by recent research. Where appropriate, they are also expected to produce new critiques, methodologies and insights and propose new solutions to problems.

With the increasing complexity of the engineering industry, there is a requirement for engineering managers to be specialised in engineering as well as in business and management aspects of the organisation. The programme is specifically designed to allow you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge in order to enhance your career opportunities in industry and entrepreneurship as well as preparing you for further academic research.

Course in brief

Your course in brief

Year one You will cover a variety of management topics including decision-making, data analysis and team dynamics, as well as improving design skills.

Year 2

Year two You will consolidate your knowledge through a Dissertation in a specialist related area of your choice.

Who would this Course suit?

This degree is designed for students with a background in engineering who wish to advance their career in the management of engineering-based industry.

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree in an engineering discipline from a UK university or its equivalent. Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree may also be acceptable.

Plus one of the following:

International/English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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Modules Overview

Modules

Year one

BE1170 -

Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (Core, 20 Credits)

This module aims to allow students to evaluate projects, develop proposals for project management, and understand the dynamics associated with project teams within their own professional practice/industrial context. Students will learn about the nature of project management together with appropriate approaches, skills, tools and techniques that they can use as a practicing project manager. The module will consider projects within the wider context of programmes and portfolio management. Students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum by coursework. The coursework will be designed to enable students to demonstrate their ability to evaluate and apply theory to the management of projects through their life-cycle. Students will be provided with feedback on their performance both throughout the module (formative feedback) and on completion of the coursework. Feedback will support students’ learning by helping them to self-assess their level of understanding; thus providing them an opportunity to refocus their self-directed study.

BE1172 -

Project Risk & Value Management (Core, 20 Credits)

This module will introduce the general theories of decision making, risk management and the management of value as part of the design, briefing and quality-modelling process. The inter-relationship of these three elements of the module will be emphasised. Each element (decisions, risk and value) will then be approached in terms of its practical application to project situations, and as a result, decision-making, value management, and risk management techniques will be introduced, applied and critically evaluated in project contexts. The module will be assessed by coursework. Students will be provided with feedback on their performance both throughout the module (formative feedback) and on completion of the coursework. Feedback will support students’ learning by helping them to self-assess their level of understanding; thus providing them an opportunity to refocus their self-directed study.

EN0765 -

MSc Engineering Project (NC, 60 Credits)

This module allows the student to engender a spirit of enquiry into a practical or theoretical dissertation. It includes an aspect of information retrieval and critical appraisal; development of practical skills and/or discussion of results; and an opportunity to compose a thesis or research style paper and to deliver a presentation on the project.

A series of introductory lectures will provide the student with advice and guidance on general aspects of research, project management and report writing skills relevant to the project.

The project involves the student engaging in a substantial amount of individual independent work, under the guidance of the academic supervisor. The student will be required to update the supervisor with regard to progress on their project work in regular tutorial meetings. This will enable the supervisor to review and monitor progress and to provide formative feedback on the development of the project.

Summative assessment is through two components:The first component is a thesis or research style paper (80%). The choice of assessment (thesis or paper) is determined via negotiation between the supervisor and the student. The thesis will notionally be a 10000 word report detailing an engineering style project (including apparatus, method, results, discussion and conclusion). The research paper will follow a 6 page style journal publication.The second component of assessment is a presentation on the project (20%).

EN0767 -

Engineering Research and Project Management (Core, 20 Credits)

Throughout the world of science, engineering, technology and business, the ability to pursue research is seen as a requisite for continued career progression in the appropriate subject discipline. This module introduces students to the nature of research and the processes involved in carrying out research. General research approaches and methods for research will be introduced including literature searching, evaluation and reviewing. This general introduction will be followed by the inclusion of topics specifically designed to meet the requirements of an engineering programme of study.

The research approaches will be introduced in the context of conducting a project, so the project management process will be considered. Students will explore and use a number of tools and techniques that are in general use in the field of project management to ensure that a project is completed within the required time limit, within the budget and to specification.

As an integral part of this module students will develop a range of generic academic skills that will support them on this and other modules in their programme of study.

The module will be delivered through lectures and knowledge will be consolidated in seminar sessions. Summative assessment of the module will be through a group assignment (40%) in project management, and the production of an individual project proposal (60%).Formative feedback will be provided in seminars.

EN0771 -

Product Design and Development (Core, 20 Credits)

This module will develop the student’s ability to develop innovative products using systematic design processes, including digital 3D design, analysis and manufacturing techniques.

Scheduled lectures by the module team will be supplemented by peer presentations, case studies, directed learning and where possible guest speakers who are experts in the field. Knowledge will be consolidated in laboratory and seminar sessions.

The module is assessed by a written technical report on an individual product design and optimisation project (50%) and a group presentation on a group product development project (50%). The assessment is intended to allow students to experience and demonstrate their depth and level of understanding of the design, analysis and manufacturing processes. Written feedback will be provided on the individual and group project. Formative feedback will be provided in the laboratories and seminars via one to one and group discussions.

EN0772 -

Engineering Management Data Analysis (Core, 20 Credits)

Analysis of data is an important task in many disciplines. Trends, correlation of variables, quality control and minimisation of hazardous events are some examples of application of data analysis. This module provides the students with in-depth knowledge of data analysis with a focus on engineering management through theoretical models that can be implemented on commercially available computer software tools.

The module extends data analysis to incorporate modelling of engineering problems involving uncertainty involving multiple criteria considerations. The technical aspects of data analysis and the probabilistic modelling of problems supports the making of defensible decisions involving techno-economic, social and other criteria.

Through lectures and laboratory sessions the students will learn to analyse a range of engineering management problems, and will build appropriate probabilistic models to support and arrive at sound decisions for non-trivial problems with the aid of computer software tools. Assessment of the module will consist of a formative written report on an engineering management data analysis problem and a summative element (100%). Written feedback will be provided for both elements of the assessment. In addition, formative feedback will also be provided in the laboratories.

IS0738 -

Technology Entrepreneurship (Core, 20 Credits)

The module is aimed to prepare a postgraduate student with the knowledge, skills and motivation to create and manage a personal small enterprise.

Students will maintain a business start up research and planning portfolio that demonstrates studies and thinking relating to aspects of business concept development/review, product/service definition, marketing and MR and business finance issues. The portfolio will include a detailed business plan for the start of a small business to exploit the defined business concept and a detailed literature review of the information resources available to support their business start up investigation.

Year two

EN0765 -

MSc Engineering Project (NC, 60 Credits)

This module allows the student to engender a spirit of enquiry into a practical or theoretical dissertation. It includes an aspect of information retrieval and critical appraisal; development of practical skills and/or discussion of results; and an opportunity to compose a thesis or research style paper and to deliver a presentation on the project.

A series of introductory lectures will provide the student with advice and guidance on general aspects of research, project management and report writing skills relevant to the project.

The project involves the student engaging in a substantial amount of individual independent work, under the guidance of the academic supervisor. The student will be required to update the supervisor with regard to progress on their project work in regular tutorial meetings. This will enable the supervisor to review and monitor progress and to provide formative feedback on the development of the project.

Summative assessment is through two components:The first component is a thesis or research style paper (80%). The choice of assessment (thesis or paper) is determined via negotiation between the supervisor and the student. The thesis will notionally be a 10000 word report detailing an engineering style project (including apparatus, method, results, discussion and conclusion). The research paper will follow a 6 page style journal publication.The second component of assessment is a presentation on the project (20%).

School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)These courses are designed for graduates who want to complete their training in a school environment. Applications for these courses are made through UTT.

Postgraduate ResearchIf you wish to apply for postgraduate research then please submit a research enquiry.

Application Deadlines

Whilst most of our courses do not set an exact deadline for applications, you are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship or funding. Overseas students should submit applications to us by no later than 31 July for courses starting in early September or 1 December for courses that commence in January. This allows sufficient time to process our decision, for you to obtain visas and to organise your accommodation and travel arrangements.

Graduate Teacher Training CoursesEqual consideration is given to all applications received by UCAS Teacher Training by the main application deadline, details of all deadlines can be found on the UTT website.

Law professional coursesFor details about the selection and allocation process for the full-time Law Professional courses please see the relevant website. For the Legal Practice Course (LPC)/Common Professional Examination and the Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE/GDL) courses www.lawcabs.ac.uk, and for the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC and BPTC LLM) https://www.barprofessionaltraining.org.uk.

Decision Making Process

Most courses require at least one reference, but some may need two. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure Northumbria receives a satisfactory academic reference. If you have not been in education for a number of years, then a reference from your employer may be acceptable.

We try to reply to applicants as soon as possible but you should receive a response within 10 working days, and this will be one of the following.

Conditional offer which will normally be upon the completion of your undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification and achieving a particular classification or grade. You will be required to send us a confirmation that you have passed your current degree course as soon as you receive notification to enable us to confirm your offer.

Unconditional offer is made if you have already met the entry requirements of your chosen course

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You will be asked to confirm your acceptance in writing of any offer made.

Fairness and TransparencyThe University is committed to a system of admissions that ensures fairness, transparency and equal opportunities within the legal framework of the UK and best practice. All reasonable effort will be made to ensure that no prospective or existing student is unreasonably treated less favourably on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender, marital or parental/carer status, political belief or social or economic class, or any other type of discrimination.

Tuition Fee AssessmentTuition fees are set at different levels for Home/EU and International Students. Before you begin your course the University must establish your tuition fee status. In many cases, the University will be able to make this assessment without requiring any additional information.

Guidance can be found on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website www.ukcisa.org.uk to help you understand how Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) make an assessment on your fee status.

Selection Process

InterviewsApplicants who may not have the standard entry qualifications are welcome to apply and may be interviewed. Some courses will interview as part of the selection process. This applies particularly to courses in art and design, teaching and health.

Health ScreeningApplicants for Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Primary (Early Years) and Social Work will be required to complete a health questionnaire. They may be required to attend for doctor or nurse assessment at the University Health Centre.

Prior to beginning their programme, all applicants to Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy are advised to start a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations, available from their own GP. In addition, Midwifery applicants must provide evidence before they commence training that they are immune to Hepatitis B or have Hepatitis B non-carried status.

Applicants to these courses who have had contact with MRSA in the previous 6 months may be asked to provide evidence that they are not colonised by submitting negative swabs results prior to commencement of training. Alternatively, they may be screened on commencement of the programme.

All applicants will receive vaccination screening at the University Health Centre on commencement of their programme.

Disclosure of Criminal BackgroundTo help the University reduce the risk of harm or injury to any member of its community caused by the criminal behaviour of other students, it must know about any relevant criminal convictions an applicant has.

Relevant criminal convictions are only those convictions for offences against the person, whether of a violent or sexual nature, and convictions for offences involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs or substances where the conviction concerns commercial drug dealing or trafficking. Convictions that are spent (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) are not considered to be relevant and you should not reveal them.

If you are applying for courses in teaching, health, social work and courses involving work with children or vulnerable adults, you must complete the section of your UCAS application form entitled 'Criminal Convictions'. You must disclose any criminal convictions, including spent sentences and cautions (including verbal cautions) and bindover orders. Further information on how to complete this section is available from the UCAS booklet 'How to Apply'. For these courses, applicants are required to undergo police clearance for entry and will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure form. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Access to the DBS checking service is only available to registered employers who are entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history, including spent convictions - also known as asking 'an exempted question'. The University is such a 'registered employer' and will send you the appropriate documents to fill in if you are offered a place in the course.

If you are convicted of a relevant criminal offence after you have applied, you must inform the university immediately. Do not send details of the offence; simply tell the University that you have a relevant criminal conviction. You may then be asked to supply more details.

Anti-fraud ChecksPlease note that the University follows anti-fraud procedures to detect and prevent fraudulent applications. If it is found that an applicant supplies a fraudulent application then it will be withdrawn.

PlagiarismThe University reserves the right to cancel an application or withdraw any offer made if it is found that an application contains false, plagiarised or misleading information.

Disabled Students

Northumbria welcomes enquiries and applications from disabled students whether disability is due to mobility or sensory impairment, specific learning difficulties, mental health issues or a medical condition. Applications from disabled students are processed in the usual way, but applicants should declare their disability at the application stage so that the University can contact them to assess how to meet any support needs they may have. Disabled applicants may be invited to visit the University so that this can be done in person.

Provision of InformationThe University reserves the right at any stage to request applicants and enrolling students to provide additional information about any aspect of their application or enrolment. In the event of any student providing false or inaccurate information at any stage, and/or failing to provide additional information when requested to do so, the University further reserves the right to refuse to consider an application, to withdraw registration, rescind home fees status where applicable, and/or demand payment of any fees or monies due to the University.

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Career Progression

Graduates can find themselves within senior management roles in the mechanical, automotive, aeronautical and oil and gas industries. Engineers are highly sought after across the globe, making this degree extremely marketable. Students can enhance their management skills and apply new knowledge to their engineering background.